VINTAGE SHORTWAVE RADIO

Apr 23, 2008 3 Replies

HAVE 1965 VINTAGE TUBED DRAKE SHORTWAVE RADIO. IT HAS A HUM ON LISTENING.THE HUM IS CONSTANT,AND THE SAME ON ANY BAND.CAN SOMEBODY GIVE ME A FIX PLEASE. THANX BOB


Turn off your CapsLock key.

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Check the power supply decoupling capacitors. These can generally be replced with accurate substitutes without affecting any other critical circuitry.

RL

Greetings Bob..

Since this has been written, have you been able to get your problem resolved with your vintage Drake receiver?

Mr. Mentor

Remember lower case typing, not upper case which is considered SHOUTING.

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